Patricia McKissack, author portrait

Patricia McKissack

PATRICIA C. McKISSACK was the author of over 100 children's books, including The Dark Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural, which was a Newbery Honor book and a Coretta Scott King Award winner. She also received the Coretta Scott King Award for A Long Hard Journey: The Story of Pullman Porter and Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters.

The Dark-Thirty
Stitchin' and Pullin'
Miami Jackson Gets It Straight
Porch Lies
Mirandy and Brother Wind
A Million Fish...More or Less
Flossie and the Fox

Books

The Dark-Thirty
Stitchin' and Pullin'
Miami Jackson Gets It Straight
Porch Lies
Mirandy and Brother Wind
A Million Fish...More or Less
Flossie and the Fox

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Every May we celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we think your students will love. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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